LECTURES: Journal of Islamic and Education Studies
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Progressive Islamic and Education Studies

Hikmah as a Method of Da‘wah : Historical Contribution of Women Preachers in the Prophetic Era

Zarin Tasnim (Graduate Researcher, Department of Islamic Studies, Manarat International University, Bangladesh)
Md. Ruhul Amin (Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Manarat International University, Bangladesh)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Apr 2026

Abstract

Da‘wah represents a fundamental mission of Islam aimed at guiding humanity through ethical communication and intellectual engagement. Among the Qur’anic approaches to da‘wah, hikmah functions as a central methodological principle that emphasizes knowledge, moderation, empathy, and contextual understanding. This article examines hikmah as an effective method of da‘wah and investigates how it was practically embodied through the preaching activities of early Muslim women during the Prophetic era. Employing qualitative method and historical analysis based on Qur’anic teachings, Prophetic traditions, and early Islamic historical sources, the study explores women’s participation in religious instruction, transmission of hadith, moral counselling, social reform, and family-based religious guidance. The findings of the research reveal that early Muslim women were active representative in the dissemination of Islamic teachings and applied wisdom-centred strategies that strengthened communal learning and spiritual development. Their approaches reflected intellectual authority, ethical persuasion, and socially responsive communication, demonstrating that women’s da‘wah contributions were integral to the formation of the early Muslim community.

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Religion Education Social Sciences

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LECTURES: Journal of Islamic and Education Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published by Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu. The journal is aimed at spreading the research results conducted by academicians, researchers, and practitioners in the field of Islamic Education. In ...